We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking learning support assistant. This role will require you to work with individual children or with very small groups of children who have additional educational needs in Reception or Key Stage One. You will be joining a very committed team of professionals dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our pupils, so you must be able to demonstrate high expectations and the ability to work in a team. You must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and hold the relevant qualification i.e. at least NVQ 2 in childcare. If you think you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply. Closing date is Wednesday 18th March at 12 noon. Interviews will be held week beginning 23rd March Please email headteacher@bearwood.sandwell.sch.uk, if you would like to visit. Visits are highly recommended. The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required for this role. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE. To apply please download an application form from the WM jobs website and return it to the school. Hours - 31.25 hours per week (standard term time 5 training days) Grade - Band B, SCP 3-4 £24,796-£25,185 pro rata (£12.85-£13.05 per hour) (actual £18,687-£18,980 per annum) Location - Bearwood Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4HB Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 12pm